The power steering version of the van can be easily driven without the
power steering connected - ie, the pump disengaged - but the rack still
in place. It is more stiff, particularly if the vehicle is not moving,
but with any forward motion it turns readily. I went through that for a
while, until I was able to get the pump replaced. I have had both types
of Vans, and I vote to keep the power steering.

PS Pumps, re-built PS racks and other PS components are readily
available from our list vendors.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver X 2 soon to be X3

Dave Arthur wrote:
> I have an �86 Westy, steering rack (power) is suspect, previous owner left
> the pump unhooked due to leakage.
>
> I have a new standard rack, does anyone know the following...
>
> 1. Will it work?
> 2. The steering knuckles are supposedly different between power and standard
> steering. I�m not sure what the difference is.
> 3. The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering
> shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate.
>
> I�m not sure how drivable the standard rack will be, I suspect the knuckle
> difference may be one of leverage.
>
> Any ideas or comments are welcome.
>
> Dave
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